Author Archives: Steven Mason
How To Challenge A Florida Prenuptial Agreement
These days, more and more couples of all ages are choosing to execute prenuptial agreements, or prenups, when they get married. They may choose to do this for a variety of reasons, from wanting to protect separate property to providing for children from a previous marriage, but regardless of the reasons, the prenup must… Read More »
Paying Child Support For A Child Over 18
In Florida, there is a statute on the books which requires that all child support orders contain an end date, which is usually the child’s 18th birthday. However, there are situations in which child support may be extended past that date, if the child is held to still qualify as dependent under the relevant… Read More »
Can Bankruptcy Discharge Child Support Obligations?
Bankruptcy is an ever-present danger for many people in the United States, for a variety of different reasons. When one files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy (the most common type), it is possible to have certain debts discharged, and one might conceivably wonder if it is possible to have child support obligations discharged as well…. Read More »
Where Should I File For My Military Divorce?
In many ways, a divorce between military servicemembers, or one servicemember and their civilian spouse, is very similar to a divorce between civilians. However, there are certain differences in the process that, while they may not feel like much, can make all the difference between your divorce proceeding smoothly and encountering problems. One of… Read More »
Decoding The USFSPA For Military Divorces
The Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA) was passed in 1982, with the intention of clarifying the benefits to which former military spouses are entitled. The law was passed after a divorce case was decided by the Supreme Court which held that military spouses were not entitled to any portion of the servicemember’s… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements Upon Remarriage
First marriages do not last nearly as long as they used to in this day and age, with statistics estimating that just under half of them end up in divorce. This is one of the main reasons that the use of prenuptial agreements is on the rise – a prenup can safeguard certain property… Read More »
Creditors and Florida Probate
When a friend or family member passes away, depending on your relationship with them, you may be named as the personal representative (PR) of their estate. This means that you are responsible for submitting the deceased person’s will to probate, and completing the relevant paperwork to ensure that the person’s heirs receive the bequests… Read More »
How Does Your Parenting Plan Affect Child Support?
When two people are divorcing, and they have one or more children of the marriage, the issue of child support must come up. Under Florida law, the right of support belongs to the child – not the parents – and cannot be bargained away or waived. The state has a specific set of guidelines… Read More »
Military Divorce While Deployed
Like any other couple, members of the U.S. military get married and divorced. However, spouses where one or both members are active duty service members will face some different hurdles that they must manage before their divorce can be final. It is important to consult an experienced military divorce attorney before opening proceedings, so… Read More »
Moving Into Your First Homeowners’ Association
Most new single family developments in Florida are part of a homeowners’ association (HOA) nowadays, but for many, moving into the subdivision means agreeing to live by a host of rules that may be new to them. While the HOA rules are generally contained in the contract of sale, not everyone reads or understands… Read More »